Pros and Cons of Wood, Vinyl, Composite, and Aluminum Fencing
Wood, vinyl, composite, or aluminum fencing: what are the pros and cons, and which is better for you? Find out what makes each material unique in this guide.
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- DanDale FenceIt went better than expected !! The workers came bright and early they did an excellent job although it was raining still the worked very hard !
- Veterans Home Remodeling LLCIncredible work ethic. Project was outside in very cold weather. These men never stopped working not even for lunch. Less than two full days and I have a beautiful fence. I will make it a point to seek out this company for all of my home projects. I will be needing a new roof soon and they will be my first call. I can’t praise them or their work highly enough and Angi is fortunate to have them listed
- Good Neighbor Fence IncBob did a great job. Personable, knowledgeable and really trustworthy. His prices were well below that of the competition and I’m not sure how because his product looks ten times better. I will gladly recommend Bob and his company to any friends and family.
- Triple K Fence IncI have had over 5 fences built my this company over the past 15 years of living in the area. They built privacy fences for my rental properties, estate fencing for my home, and even a beautiful dip fence with gothic finials for my last home. At at last HOA they even built many of my neighbors fencing and the HOA had them build a security fence for the playground, pool area, and tennis courts. I loved every one of my fences and never had any issue with the materials used. All high quality hank you ❤️🔥and thick boards, even handles well against my horses pushing at them to scratch, lol
- DanDale FenceWe replaced an old 6' wooden privacy fence with white vinyl privacy fencing, mixing 6' and 8' heights where we needed a little more privacy & transitioning the height transition with a waterfall effect. The outcome is stunning.
- S and J FencingI am very happy with my privacy fence. The workmanship was outstanding. Very dependable and the fence was installed quickly. I highly recommend S and J Fencing.
- Chad Hall Landscaping & FencingChad was absolutely fantastic to work with. He was quickly responsive to my inquiry. We were in a hurry to get the fence in and he was able to accommodate us. He and George did a great job and worked fast leaving us with exactly what we wanted.
- Veterans Home Remodeling LLCWe were very happy to have safe porch as we hold big parties .mr Dustin was timely funny and very sweet
- Tough Builders IncTough Builders was not only professional, timely at a reasonable cost, they were great at helping design the construction. I’ll definitely call them again and will gladly recommend them.
- MC Fence of FredericksburgGreat company and excellent service. These folks know what customer service is about. Vernon addressed all of our requirements for our vinyl fence and it was up in one day. I definitely recommend this top notch company for fence work
Last update on May 10, 2023
Fence Contractors in Wakefield, VA
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There are dozens of fence companies out there, so why would anyone choose us over them? We have come to find out that many customers who have used contractors typically have bad to average customer service. Our goal at DanDale is to provide exceptional customer service! From the day we give our presentation to the day we fulfill the contract, we work to provide a great experience for you so that when your friends ask about us, then you’re glad to share your experience. Our focus is to work as..
"Great preparation and construction of high-quality quality wooden fences and gates."
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today
"The service was excellent, and they were phenomenal."
Boyce Welding is a mobile repair, or custom iron works that. We do everything from structural welding all the way to custom gates. Affordable rates, quality work.
Delightful Gardens Landscape Company is a family-owned design/build landscape contracting company. In business since 1992, Delightful Gardens has helped countless homeowners in the Williamsburg area to improve their outdoor spaces. We are licensed, insured, and all projects are completed by our skilled crews
"Ryan and the team at Delightful Gardens was fantastic. We got a few quotes/designs for a backyard project (tearing down an old deck and trying to do something with an area where grass would not grow). Ryan easily came up with the best design, and the price was very reasonable. Once the actually work started, things went very smoothly, and Ryan kept us up to date along the way of any delays (weather for example). We fell in love with his design for our area, and the finished job exceeded even what we imagined. The crew doing the actual install were very friendly, and cleaned up nicely after each day. Everything we experienced with Delightful Gardens is the exact opposite of every other contractor we have worked with. Such a pleasant experience all around. You can't go wrong with these guys. The owner, Don, even made a stop out one day and chipped in! Great team all around. (before and after pics uploaded)
FREE 3D Design Consultation for Angie's List Members, Call Now! Serving pool owners for over 70 years, Anthony & Sylvan brings experience, service and creativity to designing your backyard oasis. We understand how different our terrain can be, even within a fairly short distance. From your very first free, no-obligation consultation to closing your pool in the fall, our design consultants and pool experts work with you every step of the way. We also offer renovations and maintain your pool th..
"After meeting with multiple pool companies, we felt most confident in hiring Anthony & Sylvan to build our pool. We worked with Tom Bowers to design the pool. Even though he was the designer/salesman, he remained part of the entire process and continued to check-in with us, answer questions, and advocate for us throughout the entire process. He is very personable and a man of his word. Tyler Swavely was our project manager. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. As new pool owners, we relied on Tyler to explain a lot to us throughout the build. He always answered our questions and reassured us that everything was perfect. He never made us feel that any question was too small to answer. Halfway through our build, Tyler trained Brian Akstulewicz to take over as our project Manager. Brian was nothing short of amazing. Our pool was complete in April 2020 but Brian continued to answer phone calls, respond to texts and even facetime with us to help troubleshoot. He was very responsive and 8 months later he is still supporting us and answering our questions. Tom, Tyler, and Brian were wonderful to work with and I would highly recommend this team and Anthony & Sylvan to anyone thinking about building a pool! They make a stressful process enjoyable and exciting!
Quality Expectations is a local company with attention to every detail. We believe in getting the job done right the first time no matter how small or large. The company is both female and veteran owned and welcome the opportunity to address your household needs. Additional Contact: Cynthia Chavez
"Awesome, totally awesome. Very responsive to email, phone calls, and service. Darryl is very pleasant to speak and work with and quick to get to the job and complete it. He worked in the rain and cool temperatures to fix the mailbox before the mail would have been delivered. I definitely recommend this company and will definitely use their services again! I couldn't be more pleased!
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National supplier of wholesale aluminum fence. NOW OFFERING: Installations of any fence in the Raleigh, NC area. We specialize in a variety of unique fence styles designed for around your pool or your backyard. Ships directly from the manufacturer to your home or office. Great for the small fence contractor and the Do-It-Yourself home owners as well
"I was being sued by my neighbor for fence damage and I needed an estimate for the damages. I sent these guys a picture of the damage, and asked for an estimate, with the understanding that no work would actually be done. I just needed estimates for the court. Even though there was nothing to be gained by helping me, they still took time to look at the damage and send me a quote. I asked quite a few repairmen for an estimate, and most just ignored me. But they helped me out even when they had nothing to gain. I think that says a lot about someone.
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Since 1996, the Smallwood Family has been helping homeowners enrich their home living experience. Smallwood Renovations is a leading provider of home improvement products and services for homeowners in Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Fredericksburg and all points in between.
"Because of the extensive rain we had in May/June, the project got start a couple of weeks later then originally planned. They sent out a two man team who worked the entire project from start to finish. They started immediately layout everything with stakes, string and paint. They had us come out and inspect the intended layout and confirm the scope of the project. We actually tweaked the angles and layout slightly at this point based on their suggestions for look and traffic flow. They had some great ideas. We signed off on the changes and they started digging the footers. The deck was big so lots of footers had to be dug. They then framed up the overall shape and got the posts ready to go as soon as the 1st of three inspections had to be done. Inspection was done and work continued. Footers were poured and cured, Framing filled in and stairs located, positioned and installed. Every morning I'd check in before work and asked about the plan of they day. They would review the days plan and let me know how the timeline was going. Every night when I got home I'd inspect the work and everything was done as per plan with quality materials, appropriate fasteners and as per code. The project took a few weeks. This was actually really good time considering the multi levels, complexed angles and many rain days. Before heading home at night and for weekends, they always had the work site orderly, clean and secured for safety. It was extremely hot during the project and over the few weeks some of the boards warped, and others split. Not many, but enough to notice. Without ever saying anything, the guys would replace very thing that went wonky and continue on completing the project. The night before completion and after the final county inspection, I noticed a few areas where nails or screws where not quite right and the wood had checked. I wrote up a punch list to review the next day during the final walk thru. When they were ready for the walk thru, every single item on my punch list was already noticed and corrected before I could say anything. They also went above and beyond by replacing the old wood "drink rail" that was all warped on the fence surrounding the pool and enclosing the deck with a trex drink raid to match the work they did on the new deck itself. It made everything tie in and that the entire back yard look like it was always intended that way. I can not say enough good things about this team and they did the job as close to schedule as weather allowed, on budget and beyond my initial expectations. After seeing the end result, I'm not sure it would have look nearly as good even if I did it myself. I was really impressed with the quality of the work.
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"Excellent work, quick, reasonably priced, highly recommended."
Hello, my name is James Peacoe. For over 20 years now, I have been building and/or doing repairs to residential and commercial fences and custom decks. I have a strong passion for this line of business. I was the foreman of Valley Fencing and Custom Deck's out of Front Royal, Va. until the business owner retired. I then moved to Newport NC and took a foreman position at Seegars Fence Inc. I recently moved back to Va and have decided to open my own business to provide the Shenandoah Valley..
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Fence Companies in Wakefield, VA
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- Aluminum Fences Direct9660 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 138, 238
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 - Anthony & Sylvan Pools8260 Preston Ct # 1
Jessup, Maryland 20794 - Assurance construction Inc6 Engles Ct
Stafford, Virginia 22554
- Aluminum Fences Direct
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- Baird Fence & Deck12870 Christanna Hwy
Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868 - Bernal's Tree Service9392 Eggsbornsville Road
Rixeyville, Virginia 22737 - BLUE RIDGE FENCE & WINDOW CO2490 LEE HWY
Mount Sidney, Virginia 24467
- Baird Fence & Deck
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- Chesapeake Landscape & Design1300 Defense Hwy
Gambrills, Maryland 21054
- Chesapeake Landscape & Design
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- DanDale Fence1700 Delaney St
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 - Danny's Heating & Air and Home Improvements104 Hillside Ln
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 - Delightful Gardens Landscape Company7242 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
- DanDale Fence
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- FERRIS LANDSCAPING PLANS & DESIGNS83 RESETTLEMENT CT
Madison, Virginia 22727
- FERRIS LANDSCAPING PLANS & DESIGNS
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- Hampton Enterprise LLC254 W Lawrence Harris Hwy
Slocomb, Alabama 36375 - Handy Works679 Holly Crest Dr
Culpeper, Virginia 22701 - Harrison Contracting, LLCP.O. Box 70
Lisbon, Maryland 21765 - HERCULES FENCE1526 EARLY ST
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
- Hampton Enterprise LLC
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- J & D Construction and Maintenance304 S Brown Street
Blackstone, Virginia 23824 - JMS Contracting1381 Ullainee Rd
Caret, Virginia 22436 - Johnny Werks1651 Mallory Rd
Woodlawn, Virginia 24381
- J & D Construction and Maintenance
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- Pinkney Services143 Kennedy St SW
Washington D.c., District Of Columbia 20011
- Pinkney Services
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- Quality Expectations LLCPOBox 678
Garrisonville, Virginia 22463
- Quality Expectations LLC
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- Rick's Custom Welding113 Aileen rd
Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 - Rivah Remodeling & Repair LLCPO Box 1483 628 Charlotte St.
Tappahannock, Virginia 22560
- Rick's Custom Welding
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- S and J Fencing 9649 New Rd
Ivor, Virginia 23866 - Smallwood Renovations LLC17387 Echo Meadows Road
Rockville, Virginia 23146
- S and J Fencing
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- TKM HOMES - The King's Men, LLC1904 Stanhope Court
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 - Turn Key Property & Lifestyle Management, LLCPO Box 6087
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
- TKM HOMES - The King's Men, LLC
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Fencing FAQ
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How much does it cost to install a fence?
Answer: The average cost to install a fence is $2,600. A variety of factors will impact the overall cost of fencing installation, such as the length of the fence, the materials you choose, and local labor costs. Fencing projects using the lowest cost materials and with lower labor costs can cost as little as $1 to $6 per linear foot, while projects using the highest cost materials and with higher labor costs may be as high as $15 to $45.
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Do I need a permit to build a fence around a yard?
Answer: Whether you’ll need a permit to build a fence around your yard will depend on your city or county's local codes. Many metropolitan and suburban areas require a permit to install most fencing, but they may not for fences situated behind a house as opposed to in front of it or fences that don’t run within a certain distance of the road. To find out if you’ll need a permit to fence your yard, reach out directly to your local government office.
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What is the cheapest fence to install?
Answer: The cheapest fencing to install is chain-link fencing. Chain-link fencing is typically cheaper than other fence types because the materials cost less, and installation is generally quicker and easier than other options. Chain-link fencing is affordable, easy to install, and low maintenance. However, it’s usually considered less secure than other options and doesn’t increase resale value as much as fences made of different materials.
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Is a wood or vinyl fence cheaper?
Answer: Wood fences are generally cheaper than the cost of vinyl fences. While the cost of materials for wood and vinyl fences is usually very similar, the labor cost associated with installing a vinyl fence is higher. Wood fencing is also easier to install than vinyl fencing, making it possible to save money by making wood fence installation a DIY project. It’s also possible to DIY install a vinyl fence.
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What is the life expectancy of a vinyl fence?
Answer: Vinyl fencing can be expected to last between 10 and 30 years. Vinyl fencing is generally low maintenance, but proper care will ensure it lasts as long as possible. Its long life span and high return on investment make vinyl fencing a popular option for many homeowners.
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What type of fence adds to the property value?
Answer: Installing quality fencing, no matter the fence type, will generally add value to your property. In general, fences made of longer-lasting, lower-maintenance, and more attractive materials—like wrought-iron, composite, or vinyl—add more value to a property than fences made of lower-cost or less attractive materials, like chain-link. To ensure your fencing adds as much value to your home as possible, be sure it’s properly permitted, approved by your homeowners association (if you have one), and installed properly.